The Beast and the Gemstone
Ok so it's been a while since my last chapter in this story and by a while I mean over a year and since then a lot of things have changed for instance we just found out Ruby's birthday is October 31st aka Halloween if the chibi series is canon. Also, Ren's semblance has been revealed and I have seen a logical theory for Jaune's not to mention that Ruby's has been developed. but you will have to wait and see for what it is. Also, I still do not own RWBY so yea there's that.
Chapter 4:
"YYYYAAAAANNNNNNGGGGGG!" a loud voice cried out, said girl turned around. only to be tackle hugged by her younger sister in a blur of rose petals.
"Whoa, what's got you in a rush sis?" Asked Yang hugging her sister back, wondering about what had improved her little sister's mood so much.
"Oh, Yang Today's the best day ever!" Ruby said looking up at Yang wearing the biggest smile ever. "I Found Him."
It took Yang a minute of thinking about what Ruby said to figure out what she meant. She could only mean a member of her family and Ruby's Mum and Dad were confirmed dead so that left…
"Ruby, there you are. Man, you weren't kidding about being fast." A man with red hair approached them, he was a lot older. But Yang could easily see that this was the same person from the photo under Ruby's pillow back at beacon. The man stopped and looked at Yang with distrust, but stopped once he saw how Ruby was acting and figured this was someone important to her. Trying to be as civil as possible he decided to introduce himself. "Hello my name is- "
"Adam Taurus. I know Ruby told me a lot about you what she could remember anyway I'm Yang Ruby's Big sister or adoptive Big sister anyway." Yang said cutting Adam off as Ruby walked beside him.
"Yep, turns out he came here because of what happened to AND his agreed to come back to beacon with us." Ruby said.
"Yes, well I'm hardly going to abandon the only family I have left, that and Ruby left me little choice." Adam said not use to talking to humans like this before.
" 'chuckles' let me guess: puppy dog eyes?" Yang said. Making Adam back take a little, seeing his reaction she continued "Don't worry, she often gets her way with those."
"Oh, Yang we need to talk to Ozpin as well as Blake and Weiss." Ruby said remembering why she came to find her sister.
"Why's that Sis" Yang said unknowingly making Adam's fist clench.
'I should have been there for her, not this girl. I'm her brother.' Adam thought before letting out a silent sigh he couldn't change the past but he was here now and nothing would stop him from being there for his little sister like he should have been.
During this Ruby was giving Yang the quick version of everything. After hearing everything Yang agreed to take Adam back to Beacon on her bike while Ruby used her semblance to get back. After sending a quick message to Ozpin and getting Adam's attention, they were off. About an hour later they arrived at beacon. Ruby and Adam set off to Ozpin's office Yang talked to the rest of the team. As Yang walked up to their dorm she heard Blake and Weiss talking.
"Ok you Guys, Ruby wants… us… to…. 'sigh' were did you find that" Yang said as she opened the door and saw that the two girls were holding Ruby's Family Photo.
"Well…" Blake said.
"It's my fault, Ruby seemed down so I wanted to do something nice-" Weiss said before being cut off.
"Whoa, you, nice? Who are you and what have you done with Weiss." Yang said smiling.
"Very Funny, anyway I was tidying Ruby's bed and I… found it under her pillow" Weiss said.
"Yang, Does Ruby Know the Boy in the Photo." Blake asked.
"Kind of" was the reply.
"How?" was the next question.
"Look that's not my place to say-" Yang said before Blake cut her off.
"Yang do you know who that is you can't let Ruby near someone like that." Blake said nearly yelling.
"Look Ruby's at Ozpin's office we should be getting a message soon to go their if you want answers about this then ask Ruby it's her story to tell." Yang said, then speak of the devil they each got a message from Ozpin and made their way to his office.
Meanwhile at Ozpin's office:
"So, despite being about 3 years above the graduation age you want to Join beacon?" Ozpin said holding his favourite coffee mug.
"That's Right sir." Adam Replied struggling to be civil he still held distrust for humans from both that day and personal experiences. But Ruby said that Ozpin was a nice man who saw past physical appearances so for her he would try.
"Well here at beacon we are proud to accept students from all kinds of origans including faunus. however, in saying that I am also aware of your actions in the White Fang and I hope you forgive me for being concerned for my students' safety while on school grounds" Ozpin said.
"I joined the White Fang to try to bring equality to the faunus and Humans. They became a second family after I lost my original, however recent… events, have me doubting their goals." Adam Replied.
"Well it was certainly a shock to find out that you were Summer's child." Ozpin said much to Adam and Ruby's shock. "Oh Yes I knew your mother and your father too you remind me a lot of him Adam you both have the same mask on your emotions, same determination to achieve you goals no matter what they are. your mother on the other hand had a kindness about her always wanting to help everyone she could and wore her emotions on her sleeve. I can see a lot of them in the two of you."
"Sir-" Adam said before being cut off.
"Call me Professor Ozpin" Ozpin said.
"Ok, Prof. Ozpin what about me staying here?" Adam said.
"We will discuss that when the rest of team RWBY arrive they should be Right about…" looking over to the screen on the left side of his desk which lit up saying 'Access Request' "Now, come in."
The door unlocked and in stepped WBY who looked around all apart from Blake who was staring at the person in front of Ozpin's desk next to their Leader.
"Ruby, Get away from him!" Yelled Blake. Reaching for Gambol Shroud.
"Blake It's ok-" Ruby cried out.
"It's not ok, do you have any idea who that is." Blake said getting in a fighting stance.
"He's my brother." Ruby said stepping in front of him with her arms out.
"He's your… brother? But how? How can you possibly be related to someone like him? He's a monster." Blake said glaring at Adam.
"Harsh words, my darling" Adam said.
"Don't call me that" Blake said tightening her grip on Gambol Shroud.
"But, not undeserved I'll admit that. However, Ruby is my sister and I'll do whatever it takes to protect her even if it means leaving the Fang." Adam said. Which shocked Blake for a second time the Fang meant everything to Adam to hear he would leave it. He must care a lot about Ruby, but that didn't mean he was off the hook yet.
"As interesting as this all is, I believe that we had some matters to discuss?" Said Ozpin. "So, I would appreciate it if you would kindly holster your Weapon, Miss Belladonna."
Blake did as she was asked and WBY took a seat though Blake's was the fairest from Adam. "Good now we were just about to discuss if Adam could join Beacon now obviously he is too old to be a student. However, there are some students that may benefit from having a tutor." Ozpin said.
"Professor I honestly don't think I could do well with teaching." Adam said he was a soldier not a teacher.
"I know, however If you want to stay at Beacon you must earn it like everyone else be that as a student learning to be the next protectors or as a teacher guiding them. Also, you would do well for one student in particular"
"Who's that professor?" Ruby asked.
"As I said to the two of you earlier we accept people from all walks of life, Jaune Ark is one such student you see unlike the rest of you apart from Blake and Adam. Jaune did not go to any hunter school in fact he didn't have any training at all."
"Then how did he get into beacon." Weiss said "If he can't fight, he shouldn't be here."
"Let me explain, Jaune faked his transcripts but managed to pass the entrance exam by using some unusual tactics to get though them." Ozpin said "Hunters that can muscle their way through a fight are common, take Cardin for example. but it's not just the grim that hunters deal with, sometimes it's the criminals to. Roman Torchwick is just one such case, enemies who can out think you, who aren't stronger but smarter. We need more people like Jaune who can plan and think outside the box. Since joining Beacon Jaune has had help from Miss Nikos in training his fighting skills. But I'm afraid that there is only so much she can do. She is unknowingly holding back in training him because he is a friend and it's affecting his progress he needs someone who won't hold back someone who will push him past his limits."
"And you want that person to be me?" Adam said looking at Ozpin.
"Correct, consider it part of the condition of you staying beacon. after all, with your background I need to know that I can trust you around the students." Ozpin replied knowing the Jaune was probably one of the safest to have around Adam for now, that was if he really cared about Ruby as much as he said he did.
"Let me meet this Jaune kid and catch up with Ruby first I'll have your answer by morning." Adam said appearing to be in thought.
Ruby looked at her brother, though the last time she saw that look she was about 4, but she was pretty sure she knew what it meant. It was the look he got when he had already agreed to something but wanted time to prepare for it.
"Very well, here's the location of your temporary sleeping quarters and Jaune's dorm is just across from Team RWBY's so they can introduce you." Ozpin said sending the information to Ruby's scroll
On the way back to the Dorm everyone had different thoughts running though their heads. Blake was on edge about Adam staying and was ready to draw her weapon at a moment's notice and made no real effort to hide this fact. Weiss was similar to Blake but was putting on her usual confident royal air. Yang was happy for her sister. Ruby was just happy that her brother was back but was worried about Blake and made a mental note to talk to her. Adam was a mix he was happy that he had found his sister or rather she found him. He was also a bit upset with Blake for how she left, though he understands her reasons. Finally, he was annoyed that he had to train some kid who apparently, didn't have any kind of training until a few months ago.
"Oh, we're here" Ruby called out grabbing Adams hand a pulled him to JNPR's Dorm before knocking on the door smiling. "I'll introduce you."
Adam was about to protest when the door opened and a Boy with Blond hair wearing blue jeans, a black jumper and white Armor appeared.
"Who is- Oh, Ruby how are you" said the boy before noticing the person standing beside her "You going to me to your new friend."
"Jaune just the man we wanted to see." Ruby said making Adam double take, this was Jaune? "I Wanted you to meet my Brother; Adam"
"Wait you have a brother to?" Jaune asked. "How come you never told us about Him."
"Well… it's a long story do you mind if we come in we need to talk." Ruby asked.
"Yea, sure come in the others are here though so it might be a bit crowded" Jaune said moving aside to let Ruby and Adam in. about an hour later and some drinks Ruby had told them all about what happened 11 years ago, with Adam helping were he could. After which Team JNPR was silent even Nora.
"Well, I think I can safely say we're all very happy for you two to have found each other after all this time." Pyrrha said smiling to which everyone else voiced their agreement.
"Thanks, but that was only part of what we wanted to talk about." Ruby said.
"What else did you need to talk about? Weiss isn't your sister or something is she." Jaune Joked making Adam and Weiss spit take at the though.
"No 'cough' way would 'cough' I ever 'cough' be related to a Schnee." Adam said trying not to chock on his drink, with Ruby trying to help him.
"Sorry, bad joke" Jaune apologised.
"It's fine." Ruby said "anyway, part of the condition of Adam staying here is that he becomes a tutor more accurately your tutor."
"What? I don't need a tutor I'm doing fine… I'm doing fine right guys." Jaune said.
"Jaune your one of the lowest scores in combat class." Ruby Replied
"Yes, well That's why Pyrrha's helping me" Jaune Replied nervously. "Besides I got into beacon that stands for something"
This made Ruby and Adam look at each other and Pyrrha did not like that. "Jaune we know about your transcripts." Ruby said.
"What do you mean? there's nothing wrong with my transcripts." Jaune said getting more nervous as was Pyrrha 'how did they find out, oh man I'll have to convince them their wrong'
"We know Jaune, Ozpin told us." Adam said making Jaune start to panic as well as Pyrrha.
"Jaune what are they talking about?" Ren asked.
"Yea, Jaune what's going on?" Nora asked.
"It turns out, Jaune Faked his Transcripts to get into beacon." Ruby said.
"It also turns out that Ozpin knew about this but let it slide." Adam continued.
"Wait Ozpin Knew" Said both Jaune and Pyrrha.
"That's right, he also knows that you're training him. but says your unconsciously holding him back by holding back yourself more than needed." Ruby said.
"Ok, any other bombshells we should know about?" Questioned Jaune.
"Hmm, well there is this." Replied Ruby removing her hair clips revealing her wolf ears.
"Wait, you're a faunus!" Jaune Exclaimed.
"What the Heck Ruby." Weiss said. "I get why Blake didn't tell us, but you know we accepted her for who she is. so why didn't you?"
"It's because if I did then you would ask why Yang wasn't." Ruby said. "being a faunus is heredity so you would all be curious which would lead to questions. Questions I just wasn't ready to answer, I just… don't like talking about what happened."
Everyone was quiet after that, thinking about it they could understand why Ruby kept it hidden from them.
"I'm sorry, I should have known you would have your reasons. I just thought that when Blake agreed to come to us if there was something troubling her, that it that way for all of us." Weiss said
"Wow, a Schnee apologising to a faunus. I guess there's a first time for everything" Adam stated.
"Just because you're Ruby's brother doesn't mean I have to like you and by the way I'm not my Father." Wiess replied.
"Guys please, this is the first time I've seen Adam in years I'd rather not have it be of him fighting with my best friend." Ruby said realising where this was going.
Adam and Wiess glared at each other then looked back to Ruby.
"Ruby's right we've gotten off track anyway, so Adam you said you were going to train me?" Jaune said trying to help Ruby out.
"Fine, get your gear and meet me in the combat room. If I'm going to train you I need to know how good you are." Adam said.
About half an hour later teams JNPR and RWBY as well as Adam were in the Combat Room with Jaune and Adam geared up on the arena.
"alright kid, take few swings at me." Adam said.
"Wait, what?" Jaune said.
"If you want my help, then take a few swings at me like you're in a real fight. Don't worry I can take it."
"alright." Jaune said hesitantly drawing his sword and shield. Jaune moved in to a fighting stance that Pyrrha showed him, Taking a few adjusting steps. Before charging at Adam first going for a horizontal slice to which Adam merely stepped back from to safely avoid. Followed by a vertical slice and other slices and stabs all of which Adam stepped out of the way of.
"If this is the best you can do, then I suggest you go home. I've seen civilians with better skills." Adam said. Which enraged Jaune who proceeded press his attack against Adam harder, Adam continued to step out of the way of any of Jaune's attacks. After another 15 minutes of this Adam called to stop.
"I… Can… still… go" Panted Jaune.
"I've seen enough, Frankly I Think you shouldn't have been accepted here at all certainly not at the level you're at. Even with Pyrrha's training" Adam said making Pyrrha want to retaliate to that remake. "However, you have determination and I've seen worse then you. Give me a copy of your Timetable for classes I'll make a training schedule based around it."
"Wait, your going to train me?" Jaune said, Adam nodded. "Thanks, I guess."
"Don't thank me yet, your going to go though hell before I'm even half finished with you. If you survive you'll become stronger, if not… well that's not my problem."
"Wait what…" Jaune said with a sudden sense of dread.
"Let's head back, tomorrows the weekend so I'll be round in the morning to start your training." Adam said walking off the Arena. As they were walking back Ruby went beside Adam.
"Weren't you a little harsh on Jaune?" Ruby said.
"Maybe but he has to know that the world won't do him any favours." Adam said. "and besides he needs this whether he realises it or not. I could tell during our fight Jaune is someone who has been cuddled all though his life, first was probably by his parents or other family. Now it's Pyrrha that's not what he needs, Ozpin was right he needs someone willing to push him further then he thinks he can. I'll also need a better look but he may need new weapon as well."
This made Ruby curious. "Why do you say that?" She asked.
"Because, it's old not sure how old but defiantly older then he is meaning that it could be weaker then it once was. It seems well made which could extend its life, but I wouldn't trust it to hold up to any large Grim strike or strong huntsmen."
"Ruby was quiet she had seen Jaune's weapon when they first arrived at beacon but had been so court up in making a new friend that she didn't pay as much attention to it as she could of.
"Looks like were here, I'll see you tomorrow little Red." Said Adam smiling and rubbing the top of Ruby's head.
"Ack, Stop it! Adam!" Ruby Cried out, but it felt good knowing that her brother cared in his own unique way. "Goodnight Adam... Adam?"
"Yes Ruby?" Adam said.
"You'll still be here, tomorrow right? This all won't turn out to be a dream" Ruby said slightly afraid before felling two arms wrap around her.
"Tell me does this feel like a dream to you?"
"No but- "
"No buts, this is real Ruby I'm here and I'm going to be here tomorrow as well now, it's getting late and you need to sleep. I'll stop by first thing tomorrow, if it makes you feel better."
"It does, Thanks Adam." Ruby said before going back inside her dorm.
Turning around and heading back to his scroll and sent a message to Oz 'I'll do it'.
Wow, almost two years since I last updated this story. Sorry it took so long to get this up I know that you all have been waiting for it. Also, a number of you have brought up my grammar, punctuation etc. …. Again. Please know I have no Bata reader so I have to do it myself, which means that I'm more likely to miss things that you may see. I don't mean this as an excuse I'm just saying to try and be patient with me. I'll be rewriting past chapters to attempt to fix any errors I can find. And going over new ones with a closer eye before I post them